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Zen Kitchen & Bar, Port Richey, FL

Zen Kitchen & Bar

4.8
4.8
212 Reviews
$30 and under
Pan-Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
For 20years, Chef Victor Wang and Owner Chiara Covelli have reigned over their highly acclaimed restaurant… Zen Forrest… known for its Chinese, Korean, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Singapore. Award winning lunches and Dinner. Private events, cooking classes. Zen Forrest was known for amazing food, sake, wine and imported and local beers.
When the lease came up at Zen Forrest and they couldn't stay Chiara thought it might be the end of Zen Forrest in New Port Richey. As good things do happen, with the assistance of the new partner, Jay Patel, he found the perfect location on Grand Boulevard in downtown New Port Richey. It is a larger restaurant accommodating over 150 guests, with a Sushi Bar and a sociable, full liquor cocktail bar.

Chef Victor and partners are pleased to share their excitement with loyal Zen Forrest customers and friends and they look forward to hosting you to a new ZEN Kitchen & Bar experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Chinese, Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Victor Wang

What 212 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zen Kitchen & Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." The menu features "creative, delicious" dishes with a fusion of flavors. Diners appreciate the "friendly and attentive" staff and the vibrant atmosphere. With live music and a diverse menu, it's a "must-visit" in downtown New Port Richey.

212 Reviews
  1. Fank

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food with great service. The butter chicken is to die for.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic menu! We had three appetizers and shared them all, the crab Rangoon (the sauce was amazing), samosas (what a presentation!also delicious), and the zen rolls (tasty). Two of us had the butter chicken with the bread basket (omg. Best. Ever) and one had the chicken lo mein, and another had the fish. Everything was so good. Waiter was on point. We had a reservation and got there early. We waited a bit at the bar (great drinks) and they seated us earlier than our original reservation, so we were also happy about that. It was a little noisy in there, but not enough that we couldn’t have great conversation. Restrooms are very clean and decent. Prices were as expected. Overall a huge win.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. John

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was good. I have to use 50 characters. It was good.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Laurie

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A surprisingly good lunch (outside our usual comfort zone). Tried things we never thought we’d be eating. Coconut Chicken Rice soup - Awesome! Zen Rolls - Excellent! Zen’s Pad Thai, medium heat - Very good, just a little sweet for me, but would order it again. Pan Seared Salmon with Green Goddess Rice - So good, we wanted more! Servers were excellent!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Alexa

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal, fun coctails, and our server Michelle was amazing!

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Cheryl

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Very tasty dishes. Generous servings. Will definitely go back again.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Owen VIP

    Tampa7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Zen Kitchen! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for our meal. Our server, Dora, was truly exceptional—attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She made excellent recommendations and ensured that every detail of our meal was perfect. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was a delight, showcasing high-quality ingredients and expert preparation. The combination of outstanding service and delicious cuisine made for a memorable evening. A huge thank you to Dora and the entire team at Zen Kitchen for making our experience so enjoyable. We’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Carol

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Food is great, selection is good. One of my favorites!

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  9. Autumn

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We tried Zen for the first time on Valentine’s Day and we were really impressed. We started with the lychee tea which was delicious, we had some dumplings and sushi which were very good. My boyfriend had shrimp pad Thai and I had the zesty orange chicken and both were delicious. The real star was the vegetable lo mein, seriously so good, I highly recommend it. We finished our meal with espresso martinis which may have been the best ones we’ve ever had. Our server gave us awesome recommendations and walked us through the menu.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Deborah

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Im glad we were seated in the back room, not near the bar as we could enjoy the music but still able to talk and hear each other. Id like the pot of tea to be refillable ..It seemed to cool off very quickly to enjoy from appetizers through the meal. Very good food and experience .

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Zen Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (727) 888-1936.

Zen Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 212 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Zen Kitchen & Bar

6229 Grand Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34652-2603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Chinese, Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Victor Wang
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